What Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach Business Leaders Are Actually Saying
South Florida business leaders entered 2026 with strategic optimism tempered by cautious realism, according to the Florida Council of 100’s Q1 2026 CEO Economic Outlook Index showing record capital investment expectations, the Florida Chamber Foundation’s 2026 Economic Outlook Report, Florida Trend’s 2026 Southeast Florida Economic Outlook featuring major South Florida business leader commentary, and South Florida Business & Wealth’s regional outlook coverage spanning Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties.
The sentiment picture emerging from South Florida business leaders in spring 2026 reflects something more nuanced than either headline optimism or pessimism captures. Major regional CEOs continue committing substantial capital investment at record levels. Major real estate operators including Related Ross continue substantial development activity. Major hospitality operators including The Breakers report sustained momentum. Major financial firms continue substantial South Florida expansion. At the same time, business bankruptcy filings increased 30% year-over-year in 2025. Insurance costs continue creating pressure. National economic uncertainty continues affecting decision-making.
The pattern reveals exactly the kind of sophisticated, multi-dimensional business thinking that distinguishes regions actually maturing into major business markets from regions still operating on simple growth-or-recession framings.
This article examines what South Florida business leaders are actually saying about the regional economy in 2026, what the supporting data reveals about underlying fundamentals across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties, where leaders see opportunities and concerns, and what the broader sentiment picture suggests about South Florida’s continued evolution.
This article is for informational and educational purposes only and is not professional business, investment, or financial advice. Sentiment data reflects survey responses and publicly reported leader statements at time of writing. Specific business decisions involve considerations specific to individual circumstances. Always consult qualified professionals for decisions affecting your business.
The Florida CEO Outlook: Record Capital Investment Confidence
The most authoritative current sentiment data affecting South Florida business leaders comes from the Florida Council of 100’s quarterly CEO Economic Outlook Index, which includes substantial South Florida CEO representation among Florida’s largest employers.
Florida’s leading CEOs are signaling continued confidence in the state’s economic trajectory, with capital investment expectations reaching their highest level since The Florida Council of 100 launched its CEO Economic Outlook Index. The quarterly survey reflects the forward-looking perspectives of more than 100 CEOs representing some of Florida’s largest employers, offering an early signal of business sentiment across the state.
The specific Q1 2026 findings show:
According to the Council’s Q1 2026 CEO Economic Outlook Index, Florida’s overall index measured 98, remaining well above the national index score of 89. The index tracks CEO expectations for sales, capital investment, and employment over the next six months. The most notable finding this quarter is the continued strength in capital investment. Florida’s capital expenditure (capex) subindex rose from 88 to 91, the highest level recorded since the Council began tracking the index.
The employment confidence remains substantially strong:
Florida’s employment subindex registered at 95, significantly outpacing the national score of 50, indicating continued confidence in hiring among the state’s top employers.
The leadership commentary provides additional context:
“What we’re seeing is alignment among Florida’s leading CEOs around continued investment and growth,” said Mike Simas, President and CEO of The Florida Council of 100. “When that many business leaders are moving in the same direction, it’s a strong signal about where the economy is heading.”
The combination of record capital investment confidence with employment confidence 1.9x the national score reflects exactly the dynamic that has characterized South Florida’s continued economic outperformance — substantial business leader confidence in continued investment activity while acknowledging broader economic uncertainty.
Brian’s Take: The Record Capital Investment Confidence Reveals Substantial Business Leader Commitment Despite Broader Uncertainty.
The Florida Council of 100’s record capital investment subindex represents arguably the most consequential South Florida business sentiment signal of 2026. Capital investment commitments aren’t speculative — they require substantial financial commitment with multi-year payback horizons that reflect genuine business leader confidence in continued regional fundamentals. The fact that capital investment confidence has reached its highest level since tracking began, even as broader economic uncertainty continues, reflects exactly the kind of substantive business leader confidence that supports continued regional economic outperformance. South Florida business leaders are voting with capital investment commitments — the most consequential vote of confidence available.
— Brian
What Major South Florida Business Leaders Are Actually Saying
Beyond aggregate sentiment surveys, specific South Florida business leader commentary provides texture about what’s actually driving regional sentiment.
Real Estate Sector Commentary
Major South Florida real estate leaders demonstrate substantial continued confidence:
“Our Florida operation is heavily involved in real estate. I expect that 2026 and moving forward should be excellent years for South Florida. Of course, a couple of things need to come into place. There has to be a little bit more certainty around interest rates, a little more certainty around insurance and tariffs. When things are gray and not cut and dry, everybody needs a lawyer. There’s really nothing that would stop us. You may like L.A. This is L.A. without taxes. I would think the population would continue to grow. The only thing that would hold it back is some chaos up in Washington, and they’re pretty good at that.”
The “L.A. without taxes” framing captures exactly the comparative positioning that continues attracting substantial business migration to South Florida.
Additional real estate sector commentary reinforces the confidence:
“We’re very bullish. We think there is a lot of pressure on the banks to continue curtailing their real estate lending. We feel like we have the wind in our sails, if you will. Twenty years ago, there wasn’t nearly the strength in the economy of Florida there is now.”
The “wind in our sails” framing combined with the historical comparison reflects substantial business leader confidence in South Florida’s structural positioning.
Hospitality Industry Commentary
Major South Florida hospitality leaders demonstrate sustained confidence:
“The Breakers will enter 2026 from a position of strength, with sustained momentum across leisure, group and social/event segments. Demand for luxury travel and highly personalized experiences remains strong, and we anticipate continued performance across key metrics — ADR (average daily rate), occupancy and bookings.”
Paul N. Leone, CEO of The Breakers, Palm Beach — one of South Florida’s most iconic luxury hospitality properties — captures exactly the dynamic continuing across South Florida’s substantial luxury hospitality industry.
Treasure Coast Real Estate
The continued migration flow benefits adjacent markets:
“We’re very optimistic. The Treasure Coast draws a solid buyer interest. There are a lot of people relocating from Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach because the value of home ownership is much better. There are some growing tailwinds in regard to interest rates that are changing in our favor, which we think could be a big pickup for the industry at the second half of the year. The larger supply and demand factors are favorable for home building. You know, we haven’t built enough homes over the years — I’m sure you’ve heard that many times. The population is still growing.”
The continued migration patterns within Florida — including the substantial flow from South Florida proper into the Treasure Coast and other adjacent markets — reflect the broader regional dynamics affecting business leader thinking across multiple Florida markets.
Major Stephen Ross Activity
The substantial Stephen Ross activity in West Palm Beach continues reinforcing major South Florida investment commitment:
Ross, a philanthropist and owner of the Miami Dolphins and the F1 Miami race, became a player in West Palm Beach real estate in 2000 when his Related Cos. completed CityPlace, then a retail, dining and entertainment development. In the pandemic, the Palm Beach resident began buying and building properties in West Palm before folding his Florida real estate into his new company, Related Ross, in 2024. West Palm Beach’s largest commercial property owner, last year he created with eMerge Americas and the Florida Council of 100 the Gold Coast Tech Accelerator to increase growth of defense, dual-purpose and fintech companies. His recent coup: enticing AI company ServiceNow to open a regional headquarters that will grow to 850 jobs, paying $170,000 on average, by 2030.
The continued substantial Ross activity, the ServiceNow 850-job commitment, and the Gold Coast Tech Accelerator development all reflect substantial continued major capital commitment to South Florida.
FAT Village Development
Major Broward County development continues:
Year-end will see Hines’ and Urban Street Development’s 5.5-acre, $500-million FAT Village leasing up its 630 units, opening some of its 75,000 square feet of retail and finishing Hines’ first-in-market 175,000-sq.-ft. development.
The continued substantial Broward County development activity reinforces continued regional investment commitment.
Brian’s Take: The Major Business Leader Commentary Reveals Substantive Confidence Backed by Substantial Capital Commitments.
When major South Florida business leaders speak about confidence, the signal value depends substantially on whether the confidence is backed by substantive capital commitments or merely verbal optimism. The Stephen Ross continued substantial activity in West Palm Beach, the major Hines development in Fort Lauderdale, the continued Breakers operational strength in Palm Beach, the continued major real estate development across the region — these aren’t speculative statements. They’re substantial capital commitments reflecting genuine business leader confidence in continued South Florida fundamentals. The substantive backing distinguishes the current South Florida business sentiment from merely verbal optimism that has characterized speculative cycles in other markets.
— Brian
The Underlying Economic Foundation
South Florida business leader confidence reflects substantial regional economic foundation providing context for current sentiment.
Regional Economic Scale
The substantial South Florida regional economy provides foundation for business leader confidence:
There is over $400 billion in combined real GDP across Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties—making South Florida one of the largest regional economies in the U.S. More than 2.5 million jobs across the tri-county area, with employment concentrated in health care, retail, professional services, and hospitality. Nearly 300,000 businesses operate in the region, spanning industries from tourism and trade to finance and tech. Palm Beach County reports the highest average wages across major industries, followed by Miami-Dade and then Broward.
The $400 billion combined regional GDP, 2.5 million jobs, and nearly 300,000 businesses provide exactly the kind of substantial economic foundation that supports continued business leader confidence in regional fundamentals.
Economic Diversification
The substantial economic diversification supports sentiment resilience:
South Florida’s diversified economic base, anchored by healthcare, professional services, tourism, trade, logistics, and financial services, continues to provide resilience even as momentum cools.
The diversification across multiple substantial industries provides exactly the kind of structural protection against single-industry vulnerability that distinguishes mature regional economies.
Florida Economic Outperformance Context
South Florida benefits from Florida’s broader continued economic outperformance:
The outlook projects continued growth across all major economic indicators, with Florida’s economy once again expected to outperform the nation. This performance reflects a long-standing trend rather than a short-term surge. Florida continues to rank among the strongest state economies in the country and is recognized by CNBC as the number one state economy in the nation.
“Florida continues to prove that long-term, disciplined and diversified economic strategy works,” said Mark Wilson, President & CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce and Foundation.
The CNBC number one state economy recognition combined with sustained Florida economic outperformance provides exactly the broader context supporting continued South Florida business leader confidence.
Stabilization Rather Than Weakness
The current South Florida moderation reflects healthy normalization:
“Florida is entering 2026 from a position of strength,” said Sheridan Morby, Senior Research Economist of the Florida Chamber Foundation. “The Florida Chamber Foundation’s data show sustained outperformance of the national trends, a resilient labor market, and a period of normalization following several years of rapid growth. Slower growth does not signal concerns. It reflects a stabilizing economy that is built for long-term success.”
The “stabilizing economy built for long-term success” framing captures exactly how sophisticated South Florida business leaders are thinking about current dynamics — recognizing that moderation reflects healthy normalization rather than emerging weakness.
South Florida 2026 Strategic Context
The broader South Florida positioning provides foundation:
For business leaders, 2026 is shaping up to be a year that favors strategy over speed. Moderate growth rewards companies that prioritize operational efficiency, realistic forecasting, and talent development. Rather than chasing expansion at all costs, successful organizations will focus on strengthening fundamentals, improving margins, and positioning themselves for the next growth cycle.
This strategic framing reflects exactly the kind of sophisticated business thinking driving current South Florida business leader sentiment.
Public and Private Investment
Substantial continued investment supports confidence:
Public and private investment continues to shape South Florida’s long-term outlook. Large-scale infrastructure and mixed-use projects moving forward in 2026 reinforce confidence in the region’s economic future, even as growth cools in the near term.
The continued substantial public and private investment provides exactly the kind of foundational commitment supporting continued business leader confidence.
Migration Continued Tailwinds
The continued migration patterns reinforce regional positioning:
Despite the slowdown, South Florida remains an attractive destination for professionals drawn by lifestyle, tax advantages, and industry opportunity—particularly in finance, real estate, technology, and healthcare.
The continued substantial migration of professionals across major industries supports continued business leader confidence in regional workforce dynamics and consumer activity.
Brian’s Take: The Underlying Economic Foundation Provides Substantial Substantive Foundation for South Florida Business Leader Confidence.
South Florida business leader confidence isn’t operating on narrative momentum or speculative dynamics — it reflects actual substantial economic foundation including $400 billion regional GDP, 2.5 million jobs, nearly 300,000 businesses, substantial economic diversification across multiple major industries, Florida’s continued state economy outperformance, sustained migration tailwinds, and continued substantial public and private investment activity. The combination of substantial economic scale with continued diversification and continued growth tailwinds provides exactly the foundation that supports the measured but substantial business leader confidence South Florida operators continue demonstrating. This isn’t speculative confidence — it’s confidence built on substantive regional positioning.
— Brian
What Business Leaders Are Watching: The Concerns
Beyond the positive performance and confidence indicators, South Florida business leaders are watching specific concerns that shape current sentiment.
Interest Rate Uncertainty
Interest rate uncertainty represents continued concern affecting business leader thinking:
“There has to be a little bit more certainty around interest rates.”
The continued interest rate uncertainty affects business leaders across real estate, financing decisions, capital investment timing, and broader strategic planning across virtually every industry category.
Insurance Cost Pressures
Insurance costs remain among the most consistent concerns:
“There has to be a little more certainty around insurance.”
South Florida’s distinctive insurance environment continues affecting business operations across property insurance, commercial liability, broader insurance cost structures, and the operational economics affecting business leader sentiment.
Tariff Considerations
Tariff and trade policy uncertainty affects business leader thinking:
“There has to be a little more certainty around tariffs.”
The continued trade policy considerations affect South Florida business leaders particularly given the region’s substantial Latin American business activity, international trade through PortMiami, and broader international commerce considerations.
Business Bankruptcy Trends
Recent business bankruptcy activity represents concerning signal:
South Florida recorded 836 business bankruptcy filings in 2025, up 30% year-over-year. Miami-Dade County led the region with 382 filings, accounting for nearly 34% of Florida’s total.
The 30% year-over-year increase in business bankruptcy filings — with Miami-Dade leading regional filings — reflects exactly the kind of underlying business stress that creates more measured sentiment despite the broader positive indicators.
Housing Market Considerations
Housing market dynamics affect business leader thinking:
After years of tight inventory and soaring prices, South Florida’s residential real estate market is expected to become more balanced in 2026.
The continued housing market normalization affects business leaders across real estate, professional services serving real estate, broader consumer activity, and the workforce considerations affecting business operations.
Rental Market Moderation
The rental market evolution affects business considerations:
The rental market in South Florida is also expected to steady. Analysts predict continued demand—particularly in urban cores like Miami and Fort Lauderdale—but with slower rent growth and increased competition. Property owners and managers are increasingly focused on operational efficiency, tenant experience, and technology adoption to maintain margins.
The continued rental market moderation reflects continued normalization following the substantial post-pandemic rental market dynamics.
Hiring Approach Caution
Hiring approaches reflect cautious thinking:
Employers across South Florida are expected to take a more cautious approach to hiring in 2026, mirroring national trends. While job creation continues, it is projected to slow compared to recent years. This moderation may ease some wage pressure and reduce churn, giving employers an opportunity to focus on retention, training, and internal mobility.
The continued more measured hiring approach reflects business leader response to broader economic uncertainty while maintaining continued investment in workforce development.
National Policy Uncertainty
National policy considerations affect sentiment:
“The only thing that would hold it back is some chaos up in Washington, and they’re pretty good at that.”
The continued national policy uncertainty creates exactly the kind of broader context that produces measured rather than exuberant business leader sentiment.
Labor Market Normalization
Labor market dynamics affect business considerations:
Unemployment is expected to rise slightly, hovering in the mid-4 percent range, while wage growth moderates after years of aggressive competition for talent. Economists describe the labor market as stabilizing rather than weakening—an important distinction for business leaders planning hiring and expansion.
The “stabilizing rather than weakening” framing reflects exactly the kind of nuanced thinking sophisticated business leaders are applying to current labor market dynamics.
County-Specific Sentiment Patterns
Within the broader South Florida business sentiment picture, specific county-level patterns deserve attention.
Miami-Dade County
Miami-Dade County continues serving as the regional economic anchor with the substantial financial services migration anchored by Citadel’s continued expansion, continued Wall Street South corporate relocations, substantial PortMiami and Miami International Airport activity, the continued substantial hospitality industry, and the broader business density that distinguishes Miami-Dade as one of America’s most consequential business markets. Despite the substantial bankruptcy filings concentration, the continued major corporate activity, substantial capital investment commitments, and broader regional positioning supports continued business leader confidence.
Broward County
Broward County demonstrates continued business activity supported by major Las Olas Boulevard trophy office transactions, continued substantial cruise industry activity through Port Everywhere, continued substantial healthcare industry activity, the continued hospitality industry development, and major development activity including FAT Village and broader Broward development.
Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County demonstrates particularly distinctive business sentiment supported by the substantial Wall Street South migration anchored by Citadel’s continued activity, Goldman Sachs Asset Management’s West Palm Beach operations, the continued private capital industry concentration, the substantial Stephen Ross continued activity through Related Ross, the ServiceNow major commitment, the continued luxury hospitality activity, and the broader Palm Beach County transformation that has reshaped the regional business profile. Palm Beach County’s highest average wages across major industries reinforces the continued substantial economic positioning.
Brian’s Take: The County-Level Variation Reveals Distinctive Sentiment Patterns Within Broader South Florida Dynamics.
The South Florida business sentiment picture isn’t monolithic — substantial variation exists across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties reflecting distinctive economic dynamics, industry concentrations, and broader regional positioning. Palm Beach County’s continued Wall Street South dynamic produces particularly strong sentiment among the financial industry concentration. Miami-Dade’s continued substantial business density supports continued sophisticated sentiment despite the elevated bankruptcy filings reflecting the substantial business base. Broward County demonstrates continued strong sentiment supported by major development activity and continued commercial real estate transactions. Sophisticated South Florida business observers should attend to county-level variation rather than treating regional sentiment as uniform across the substantial Tri-County area.
— Brian
Industry-Specific Sentiment Patterns
Within the broader South Florida business sentiment picture, specific industry sentiment patterns deserve attention.
Financial Services
The continued Wall Street South dynamic produces particularly strong financial services sector sentiment. The substantial Citadel continued Miami expansion, continued private capital concentration in Palm Beach County, Goldman Sachs Asset Management’s continued West Palm Beach operations, and broader continued financial industry activity support strong industry confidence supporting continued sector growth.
Real Estate
South Florida real estate sentiment reflects mixed but generally optimistic dynamics. Continued strong demand fundamentals — particularly the migration patterns driving housing demand and the continued substantial commercial real estate activity — support sector confidence while interest rate uncertainty, insurance considerations, and broader market dynamics create concerns.
Hospitality
The continued hospitality industry strength reflects strong sentiment particularly across luxury hospitality. The continued Breakers performance, continued substantial Miami Beach hospitality activity, continued cruise industry strength, and the broader hospitality industry development support strong industry confidence.
Healthcare
South Florida’s substantial healthcare industry — anchored by major systems including Baptist Health, Memorial Healthcare, Jackson Health, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, and others — demonstrates strong sentiment supported by continued patient demand, continued facility expansion, and broader healthcare industry development.
Technology
The continued technology sector growth reflects strong sentiment. The continued substantial ServiceNow commitment, the Gold Coast Tech Accelerator development, continued fintech growth, and the broader technology sector development support strong industry confidence.
Professional Services
Professional services including legal, accounting, consulting, and broader professional services demonstrate strong sentiment supported by continued business activity, continued corporate relocations creating professional service demand, and the broader regional business sophistication supporting continued professional service growth.
International Trade
The substantial international trade activity through PortMiami, the continued international banking activity, and the broader international commerce supports continued strong sentiment within the international business sector despite trade policy uncertainty.
What Comes Next: The 2026 Trajectory
Several trends will continue shaping South Florida business sentiment across 2026.
Continued Record Capital Investment
The continued record-level capital investment commitments reflected in the Florida Council of 100 data will continue translating into substantial actual capital deployment supporting continued regional economic activity.
Continued Major Corporate Activity
The continued substantial corporate activity — including Citadel’s continued expansion, the continued Stephen Ross West Palm Beach development, continued major real estate transactions, the continued ServiceNow growth, and broader corporate commitments — will continue supporting regional business leader confidence.
Continued Migration Dynamics
The continued migration patterns will continue supporting regional demand fundamentals including continued workforce growth, continued consumer activity, continued housing demand, and the broader regional development.
Continued National Economic Resolution
The expected resolution of various national economic uncertainties — including interest rate stabilization, potential trade dispute resolution, and broader national economic clarity — will continue affecting South Florida business leader sentiment.
Continued Insurance Market Evolution
The continued evolution of Florida’s insurance market — including continued legislative response, continued carrier activity, and continued cost dynamics — will continue affecting South Florida business operations across multiple categories.
Continued Industry Diversification
The continued South Florida industry diversification across financial services, real estate, hospitality, healthcare, technology, professional services, international trade, and broader sectors will continue supporting business sentiment resilience.
Continued International Activity
The continued substantial Latin American business activity, continued international commerce through PortMiami and MIA, and the broader hemispheric business positioning will continue supporting continued international business sentiment.
Continued Hurricane Season Considerations
The approaching 2026 hurricane season represents ongoing consideration affecting Florida business activity broadly including insurance, real estate, hospitality, and broader business operations.
The Bottom Line
South Florida business sentiment in spring 2026 reflects sophisticated business leader thinking — substantial confidence supported by record capital investment commitments, continued major corporate activity, continued migration tailwinds, and substantial regional economic foundation, tempered by appropriate caution regarding interest rates, insurance costs, tariff considerations, business bankruptcy trends, and broader national economic uncertainty.
The pattern across the data — record capital investment confidence combined with measured employment expectations, continued major business leader optimism backed by substantial capital commitments, sustained regional economic outperformance, and the broader sophisticated thinking — reflects exactly the kind of business community maturation that produces durable economic development rather than cycle-driven dynamics.
For business leaders considering South Florida engagement, the sentiment data and underlying performance support continued substantial regional opportunity with appropriate consideration of broader economic dynamics, regulatory considerations, insurance environment, and the continued evolution affecting how the region develops across the years ahead.
For South Florida business leaders, the current sentiment reflects substantial regional positioning built through continued long-horizon investment, continued institutional development, continued industry diversification, and continued strategic thinking that distinguishes South Florida’s current business environment from speculative dynamics characterizing other markets in recent years.
For broader business observers paying attention to Florida’s continued economic evolution, the South Florida sentiment picture provides important context for understanding one of the most consequential American regional business stories of the current era — with continued record-level capital investment confidence, substantial industry diversification, continued tourism and hospitality foundation, the continued financial services migration, and broader regional dynamics all supporting continued substantial regional development.
The companies continue investing at record levels. The major projects continue progressing. The capital commitments continue exceeding historical norms. The migration continues. The corporate relocations continue. The major development activity continues. The financial services growth continues. The business leader confidence continues — measured, sophisticated, grounded in substance rather than narrative momentum.
That’s the South Florida business sentiment reality in 2026. That’s a regional business story worth understanding seriously — and one that will continue producing substantial implications for Florida’s continued economic transformation across the years ahead.
Disclaimers and Methodology
Article Purpose and Methodology. This article provides analysis of South Florida business sentiment based on publicly available data from the Florida Council of 100’s Q1 2026 CEO Economic Outlook Index released March 31, 2026, the Florida Chamber Foundation’s 2026 Florida Economic Outlook Report, Florida Trend’s 2026 Southeast Florida Economic Outlook featuring major South Florida business leader commentary, South Florida Business & Wealth’s regional outlook coverage, FAU’s South Florida Economic Outlook Report, Comerica Bank’s 2026 Florida Annual State Economic Outlook, and additional sources cited throughout. The information reflects sentiment data, performance metrics, and business leader statements available as of time of writing. Specific business sentiment continues evolving; current information may differ from the information presented as continued market developments occur.
Important Limitations. This article is not professional business, investment, financial, or planning advice and should not be relied upon for any specific business decision, investment, or other consequential situation. Business sentiment data and broader business analysis involve complex considerations that vary substantially based on specific business circumstances. Specific business decisions require qualified professionals with relevant experience including business advisors, financial advisors, investment professionals, and other qualified advisors — not reliance on general informational articles. Sentiment data reflects survey responses and reported leader statements at specific time periods and may not predict future conditions. Always consult qualified professionals for advice specific to your circumstances. The author and publisher disclaim any liability for outcomes resulting from the use, application, or interpretation of information in this article.
Resources & Further Reading
- Florida Council of 100 — Major Florida business organization producing quarterly CEO Economic Outlook Index based on responses from CEOs of Florida’s largest employers including substantial South Florida representation.
- Florida Chamber Foundation — Major Florida business organization producing annual Florida Economic Outlook Report and broader research affecting business leader sentiment.
- Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce — Regional business organization hosting the annual South Florida Economic Summit and substantial regional business leader engagement.
- Florida Atlantic University South Florida Economic Outlook Report — FAU College of Business research providing county-level South Florida economic analysis across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties.
- South Florida Business & Wealth Magazine — Regional business publication with substantial coverage of South Florida business activity and regional economic outlook reporting.
- Florida Trend Magazine — Major Florida business publication with comprehensive 2026 Economic Outlook coverage including substantial major South Florida business leader commentary.
- Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce — Regional business organization providing resources for Greater Fort Lauderdale business community.
- Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce — Regional business organization providing resources for Palm Beach County business community.
